Immortality: Start Cultivating Immortality From Pingshan Mountain Chapter 343

 The night passed.

 The weather rarely cleared up.

In the sky thousands of miles away, the lead clouds that had shrouded for at least half a month disappeared without a trace. However, it was winter after all, and the sun was not too strong, and it shone on me as warmly as the spring breeze.

 But for everyone who has been experiencing cold wind, snowflakes, and dust for more than half a month, this is already a rare good weather.

 Early in the morning.

 Seven people walked out of the tent one after another.

Needless to say, Yang Fang and the old foreigner put on their robes, carried bags and went to the forest to fill water, wash the dust and feed the horses.

Hua Ling and others took out dry food, meat cakes, and refined salt and sprinkled them into the boiling water.

 Let's stew in a big pot.

Although the appearance is average, the taste is surprisingly good.

The rich aroma alarmed the two people who were brushing horses in the forest. They couldn't wait to return, picked up the broth that had not yet cooled down, and swallowed it with big mouthfuls.

 I just feel warm all over.

 Have breakfast.

　　The whole group did not delay.

 They simply packed up, hung the tent, clothes, water and dry food on the side of the horse's back, then got on their horses and ran out of the valley.

  Compared to the previous one, he was very worried, full of confusion and yearning for the unknown.

 Leave this trip.

 The atmosphere is obviously much more relaxed.

Especially the three brothers and sisters, Master Partridge Whistle.

　　On a journey to the west, the burden that had been weighing on me for many years was finally lifted.

and.

 No more curses.

The three of them can clearly feel that not only the physical condition has improved with the naked eye, but the most critical thing is the change in the character of the mind. In the past, they always looked forward and backward no matter what they did or practiced.

 It's because there is always a knife hanging over my head.

 So even Partridge Whistle is unavoidable, after all, he is only flesh and blood.

 No more than that.

 There is nothing he can do.

Parents, elders, and masters from the same school, familiar figures fell one by one.

 When there is no one else in the tribe.

 Only he can carry it and support it.

 So, before doing anything, he had to think twice and weigh repeatedly. Once he fell, whose hands should be left with the task of finding the Muchen Bead and breaking the curse?

 But now, it no longer has to be that way.

 He was finally able to think for himself.

 Whether to continue walking around the world, or to find a deserted place to escape from the world and practice.

“Shopkeeper Chen, how many days' journey is it from Yuhai?”

When the group of people walked out of the Hailuogou area and the familiar Gobi and wasteland came into sight again, the old foreigner reined in his horse and couldn't help but ask.

 After leaving the Black Desert.

 The route is arranged by Chen Yulou.

 The next step is also a road that has never been traveled before.

 He only felt that the vast world was indescribably strange.

"With one person and two horses, if we travel at this speed, we can cross Tarim, pass through Kashgar and Hotan, and reach Yuhai in two days at most."

 Listen to him and ask.

Standing on a hill, looking at Chen Yulou in the distance, he responded calmly.

Several maps have already been deeply imprinted in his mind.

Now you can clearly tell the name and direction of every mountain and river without spreading it out.

 Today's Western Region is still following the regional planning of the former Qing Dynasty.

Two big cities in southern Xinjiang, Kashgar and Khotan, happened to be on their way back.

  There is no need to worry about food and water supplies.

Moreover, these two big cities have one thing in common. The former means the city of jade in Uyghur language, and the latter means the jade mountain range. Yes, the world-famous Hetian jade was found here.

 Chen Yulou has thought about it all.

 When you enter the city, you can take some time to stroll around.

 Buy some top-quality jade materials and go back.

Whether it is making jade boxes, or practicing talismans and formations, jade is an indispensable part.

 And the sky is under the sky.

The best type of jade is Hetian mutton-fat white jade.

 “I wonder if the kidnapper has set off over there?”

He leaned over and picked up the water bag hanging on the side of the horse's back. He raised his head and took a big sip. The old foreigner continued.

 Since their departure to the present day.

 It has been about four or five days.

 It was almost the same as what shopkeeper Chen expected that day.

 “Calculate the time, it should be about the same.”

“Besides, it's rare to have such good weather, so even if you are reluctant, you still have to set off.”

Chen Yulou shook his head and smiled.

 Hear the words.

 Everyone on the hill also looked at each other and smiled.

The kidnapper's character is that of a person who can't walk when he sees ancient tombs. This is something that everyone has seen. That night in the west, he couldn't walk in such a small city.

What's more, Jingjue Ancient City has been the absolute center of power in the entire Western Region for thousands of years.

 Go down with a shovel.

 Perhaps countless gold and silver can be dug out.

How can I give up Huamaguai?

 “I won't make fun of him anymore, for so many years, I have relied on him to take care of the mountain.”

 Calculate the time.

Chen Yulou hung up the water bag casually, greeted everyone, and then patted his horse on the back. The old horse, who had already connected with him, jumped off immediately.

 Falling on the wasteland.

The four hooves splashed countless mud.

　Until night falls, there are finally people in the wasteland, and a prosperous city appears in sight.

There are countless people coming and going.

 Most of them are merchants and horse teams.

 “Kashgar has arrived.”

 Chen Yulou recognized him at a glance.

“Sir, are you staying in the city tonight?”

Seeing that he seemed to be interested, the red girl followed him closely, wearing a red dress undulating in the wind like a wave, and couldn't help but ask.

  “It's not impossible.”

 “Find a restaurant to have a good meal and have a good sleep.”

　　Looking back at everyone.

After traveling such a long distance without rest, even they could not hide their tiredness.

 What's more, even if they don't care, the horse underneath them is still a little unable to hold on.

The journey was originally bumpy and difficult.

Although we have one person and two horses, traveling hundreds of miles a day is a great test for our physical strength.

Hearing this, the people behind him were obviously moved.

What doesn't Chen Yulou understand?

 It took a full month before and after, and my life was similar to that of a savage, especially in the black desert, where water was a life-saving thing and could not be used easily.

 So even the simplest washing is difficult to satisfy.

Now, we finally encountered a big city.

The vitality of the people made them suddenly feel like they were back in the world.

"Okay, don't delay. If there is a curfew in the city, it will be troublesome if you want to enter the city again."

Thinking of this.

Chen Yulou didn't waste any more time and took the lead and walked straight into the city.

 “Let's go.”

 “Grandma, I can finally live a better life.”

“No, I have to order a few plates of vegetables later. I've been fed meat and dry food for the past month and I'm almost depressed.”

　　"You kid just haven't experienced the life of being hungry, yet you can still say such things."

“It's just that in these troubled times, how many people can't even drink rice soup, and you still think that meat is not delicious.”

　　"That's wrong, everyone, I'm a weakling and can't speak my mind. I'll punish myself with three cups of wine later, okay?"

 Laughing and cursing.

 The group of people entered the city one by one.

As the well-deserved largest city in southern Xinjiang, Kashgar has a very long history. It was the location of the Protectorate during the Tang Dynasty, and most caravans traveling to and from the Western Regions also passed through here.

 After all, compared to the unpredictable and dangerous Black Desert.

 It is relatively safe to travel from the Kunlun Mountains to the Central Asian countries.

It just so happens that whether you are leaving or returning, you will pass through Kashgar.

 Because of the bustling scene of the ancient Silk Road, this great city was also created in one way.

 What a pity.    After the end of the former Qing Dynasty.

 The Han Dynasty is still trapped in a situation of warlords fighting, and this is even more true in the Western Regions. Warlords are separatist and bandits are rampant. Once you enter the city, you can see foreigners everywhere.

They are either Central Asians wearing robes and square hats, or Europeans with blond hair and blue eyes, and most of them are Russians.

 From more than ten years ago.

 The Russians are eyeing this place.

He supported several forces overtly and covertly, causing the world to turn upside down.

 Chen Yulou frowned as he looked at it.

 But he also understood that the chaos seen on the surface was far more than one-tenth of it.

Nowadays, Kashgar seems calm, but in fact it is just a pool of muddy water.

 There are turbulent undercurrents in invisible places.

 And this situation will last for decades, and it cannot be solved by killing a few people.

“There is a Shanbei Guild Hall ahead. Let's go and spend the night there.”

 Seeing no reaction from the people around me.

　　It seems that I have long been used to this situation.

Chen Yulou just exhaled and pointed to a familiar wine flag not far away.

 It is exactly the same as what I saw in Jiayuguan that day.

"good."

  Different from him.

Yang Fang and the others did not notice anything wrong.

 Just looked at the faces that were completely different from those of the Han people with a little curiosity.

 As soon as I approached the outside of the restaurant.

 A waiter immediately came forward to greet them. After a few brief explanations, the group opened the room and then went to the second floor to ask for a seat by the window.

　Not long after, the table was filled with food.

　　　Everyone who had eaten dry food for a month could not hold back and ate happily.

 Even the flower spirits are like this.

 After all, thousands of miles away in the Western Region, they can have a taste of local food, and no matter how ordinary food is, they are all delicacies in their eyes.

 Especially several jars of Liulin wine.

  Made them even more delighted.

Although kumis is also good, it is still a little bit behind compared to the sweet, refreshing, and long-lasting white wine.

 Except for Hua Ling, everyone else is like a treasure.

 The meal lasted from early evening until late at night, and then everyone reluctantly returned to their respective rooms.

 Early the next morning.

 They were in no hurry to leave.

 Except for Yuan Hong and Partridge Whistle, who stayed behind on their own, the group of people wandered around.

 As an important town on the ancient Silk Road.

Kashgar is indeed prosperous. You can see goods from Central Asia, the Western Regions and various ethnic styles everywhere. The two girls couldn't bear to leave while shopping.

 Chen Yulou is not interested in those girls' accessories.

 Just take Kunlun with you.

 Find the jade shop I had inquired about in advance and packed up a batch of jade materials.

I have to say that Kashgar is indeed the city of jade. If you put it in Changsha City, any piece of jade of that quality would be worth a sky-high price. But here, the seeds of mutton-fat white jade are sold for cabbage prices.

 Let him who has never had any desire for shopping.

 Hardly able to hold back the impulse.

 Otherwise, we would have to wrap up a street of shops.

“Shopkeeper, are you taking these things back and selling them?”

Wait until you come out of the store.

Kunlun was carrying hundreds of kilograms of jade seeds, but he still couldn't suppress his curiosity.

 After all, in his impression, the shopkeeper has never been like this before.

 No matter how much you like something, you won't act so crazy.

 “Do you still remember that ancient thunder talisman?”

“You can only earn a few hard-earned money by being a businessman. These jade materials are top-notch materials for making talismans.”

 Chen Yulou curled his lips.

 With the accumulated accumulation of several generations of his Chen family, tens of thousands, he really doesn't take it seriously.

 “Make a talisman?!”

　　Kunlun was thoughtful for a moment.

It is said that in Taoist practice, in addition to vomiting and guiding, there are also several schools of alchemy and talismans. From this point of view, the shopkeeper's massive purchase does not seem to be a surprise.

He doesn't know the Daomen talismans.

But Chenzhou Fu, also in western Hunan, has a great reputation.

　　Who has happy events or funerals in his family?

 Perhaps if you have a headache, a fever, encounter evil spirits or see ghosts, you will go out to ask for a talisman.

 Furthermore, in Chenzhou that day, he fought back and forth between the two thunder altars of Jinzhai and Huzhai, and finally brought the ancient thunder talisman back with his own hands.

“Let's go. Hong Gu and the others should have finished their shopping.”

 Merge into the flow of people.

Looking far away, I happened to see Hua Ling walking out of a rouge and gouache shop with a smile.

 The other side.

Yang Fang and the old foreigner who were responsible for replenishing food and water also walked out of the food store.

　　The originally empty horseback was already filled with goods.

Seeing this, how could Chen Yulou be delayed?

 Call a few people and return to the restaurant. After meeting up with Partridge Post, the group continues on their way.

Out of Kashgar, further north is the huge Tarim Basin, a large part of which borders the black desert. The familiar terrain and weather appear before us again.

 Extremely cold and dry, plus sand, dust and wind and snow.

But even so, in such a harsh environment, they saw countless businessmen traveling to and from Central Asia along the way, running around for a few taels of silver.

  To know.

 When they entered the Black Desert before, they often didn't see a team for more than ten days.

It is obviously the off-season, but there are more teams than usual throughout the year.

Chen Yulou was curious and asked casually.

As a result, those people said that it was because the sand bandits in Mozigou died cleanly for some reason, and no one blocked the way. After hiding in Jiayuguan for half a year, they naturally couldn't hold back anymore and started setting off one after another.

 After listening to it.

Around him, he couldn't help but laugh and cry.

 Going back and forth, in the end it happened to me.

 After all, he knew better than anyone else what was going on in Mozigou. Those bandits were not evil, nor were they punished by God. Instead, they were burned to ashes by Luofu's fire.

but.

 They set off from Jiayuguan that day.

 But no one is optimistic about it.

Now it's just the opposite. In this season, it is definitely not easy to forcefully cross the glaciers of the Kunlun Snow Mountains and enter Central Asia for business.

 Out of ten teams, it was a fluke that even one of them could arrive safely.

but.

 That's the way the world is.

If you stay in Jiayuguan any longer, you will starve to death sooner or later.

 Everyone on the left or right is dead, so it's better to fight.

 After saying goodbye.

 Chen Yulou and his party continued on their way.

 At the evening of the next day.

Far away, more than ten miles away, he saw a majestic cloud of water rising into the sky.

 In the vast Tarim Basin.

 Except for the sea of ​​​​fish, there is no other body of water that can have such an astonishing momentum.

He still doesn't understand.

“Everyone, we're here, work harder. If it's not early, you can still have a roasted whole lamb at the Turkic tribe's village tonight.”

 Put away the carved jade talisman in your hand.

Chen Yulou turned around and glanced at the crowd of people who were dusty and tired.

 “Are you in the sea of ​​​​fish?”

 “At most ten miles.”

Hearing this, the group of people suddenly became energetic, tightened their collars, and continued running despite the severe cold.

 It only takes less than half an hour.

 An endless sea suddenly appeared in the wilderness.

At the same time, there was a hunting team chasing water animals in the swamps near the lake.

 The leader.

Who else could it be if he wasn't Po Li? (End of chapter)

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